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NRA BASIC RSO TEST KEY EXAMS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2025
The firing line command "Unload Show clear" requires what response from a
shooter? - Answer: The shooter unloads the firearm and opens the action for
inspection by a second person. who confirms that the gun is unloaded. C IV-13
The range safety briefing is opportunity for the RSO to educate shooters prior to
conducting any shooting exercises. A properly conducted range safety briefing -
Answer: Prepares shooting to safety and efficiently participate in particular
shooting event on a specific range B IV-2
The Flag raised at the firing line indicates: - Answer: The range is in use: do not
go downrange without checking with the RSO on the firing line A IV 5,6,7
The Range officer at a NRA competition is required to: - Answer: Follow the NRA
Rule book for competition being held and the range SOP. C II-2
To take and clear an loaded firearm with a stoppage from a shooter, an RSO would
- Answer: A approach the shooter from the side which will provide the most
control.
B Announce your presence to the shooter.
C Grasp the barrel of the gun behind the muzzle and control the direction of the
muzzle.
D All the above D VI-7
The purpose of having a RSO on the firing line is to . - Answer: A Maintain order
on the range.
B Ensure that shooters follow the range regulations.
C Prevent Property damage and personal injury.
D All the above D II-2
When loading a muzzleloading fireman. - Answer: A Always keep your body
away from the muzzle.
B Always use a powder measure to pour the powder in to firearm ( not from
powder container).
C Always check the bore to ensure it is empty before loading.
D All of the above D VI-20
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Before attempting a refire a muzzleloading firearm that has misfired. It is
important to. - Answer: A Wait a minimun of two minutes to ensure that the
firearm will not go off due to hangfire.
B Clear the flash channel to ensure that the flash will reach the powder .and recap
or prime to ensure proper firing
D Both A & B VI -21
What do you do if a live is stuck in the chamber and will not fire? - Answer: B
Keep the muzzle pointed downrange and call the gunsmith to the firing line to
clear th firearm VI -27 B
A shooter is on the firing line and his firearm appears to be broken or is
malfunctioning you would - Answer: B Unload the firearm and recommend that it
be taken to a competent gunsmith B VI-4
What should you do when a shooter on the firing line has a problem unloading a
firearm that you have never seen before? - Answer: A Ask the shooter for the
firearm owner"s manual
B Ask if there is anyone on the range knows how the firearm operates
C Point the firearm downrange .Fire it until it is empty and inspect the firearm to
ensure it is clear of ammunotion
D A,B,C in that order D VI-27
What an RSO inspects the range prioe ro conducting live fire,what guide does he
use insoection - Answer: The NRA range manual,The Sop for the range D III-3
Upon hearing the command Cease firing, you should. - Answer: Stop shooting
immediately,remain in place,and wait for further instructions form the RSO. D III -
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A Range briefing includes : purpose of the shooting event,Range Surface area
orienataion .(ready area, firing line,left and righr limits,and impact area),range
safety rules, firing line commands, and - Answer: Emergency produres (everyone
know what to do to help resolve the Situation). A
What should SOP contain? - Answer: A The articles if Incorporation,range
rugulations,and emergency plan
B The range safety briefing ,range limints, and how to conduct dry fire.
NRA BASIC RSO TEST KEY EXAMS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2025
The firing line command "Unload Show clear" requires what response from a
shooter? - Answer: The shooter unloads the firearm and opens the action for
inspection by a second person. who confirms that the gun is unloaded. C IV-13
The range safety briefing is opportunity for the RSO to educate shooters prior to
conducting any shooting exercises. A properly conducted range safety briefing -
Answer: Prepares shooting to safety and efficiently participate in particular
shooting event on a specific range B IV-2
The Flag raised at the firing line indicates: - Answer: The range is in use: do not
go downrange without checking with the RSO on the firing line A IV 5,6,7
The Range officer at a NRA competition is required to: - Answer: Follow the NRA
Rule book for competition being held and the range SOP. C II-2
To take and clear an loaded firearm with a stoppage from a shooter, an RSO would
- Answer: A approach the shooter from the side which will provide the most
control.
B Announce your presence to the shooter.
C Grasp the barrel of the gun behind the muzzle and control the direction of the
muzzle.
D All the above D VI-7
The purpose of having a RSO on the firing line is to . - Answer: A Maintain order
on the range.
B Ensure that shooters follow the range regulations.
C Prevent Property damage and personal injury.
D All the above D II-2
When loading a muzzleloading fireman. - Answer: A Always keep your body
away from the muzzle.
B Always use a powder measure to pour the powder in to firearm ( not from
powder container).
C Always check the bore to ensure it is empty before loading.
D All of the above D VI-20
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Before attempting a refire a muzzleloading firearm that has misfired. It is
important to. - Answer: A Wait a minimun of two minutes to ensure that the
firearm will not go off due to hangfire.
B Clear the flash channel to ensure that the flash will reach the powder .and recap
or prime to ensure proper firing
D Both A & B VI -21
What do you do if a live is stuck in the chamber and will not fire? - Answer: B
Keep the muzzle pointed downrange and call the gunsmith to the firing line to
clear th firearm VI -27 B
A shooter is on the firing line and his firearm appears to be broken or is
malfunctioning you would - Answer: B Unload the firearm and recommend that it
be taken to a competent gunsmith B VI-4
What should you do when a shooter on the firing line has a problem unloading a
firearm that you have never seen before? - Answer: A Ask the shooter for the
firearm owner"s manual
B Ask if there is anyone on the range knows how the firearm operates
C Point the firearm downrange .Fire it until it is empty and inspect the firearm to
ensure it is clear of ammunotion
D A,B,C in that order D VI-27
What an RSO inspects the range prioe ro conducting live fire,what guide does he
use insoection - Answer: The NRA range manual,The Sop for the range D III-3
Upon hearing the command Cease firing, you should. - Answer: Stop shooting
immediately,remain in place,and wait for further instructions form the RSO. D III -
13 IV-13
A Range briefing includes : purpose of the shooting event,Range Surface area
orienataion .(ready area, firing line,left and righr limits,and impact area),range
safety rules, firing line commands, and - Answer: Emergency produres (everyone
know what to do to help resolve the Situation). A
What should SOP contain? - Answer: A The articles if Incorporation,range
rugulations,and emergency plan
B The range safety briefing ,range limints, and how to conduct dry fire.
